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The Administrative Regulation Of Technology Induction Contracts In Japan, K. Blake Thatcher
The Administrative Regulation Of Technology Induction Contracts In Japan, K. Blake Thatcher
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
The purpose of this Comment is to investigate the current effect of both the FECL and the AML on TICs.'6 It begins with a historical analysis of past applications of these laws to TICs. It then discusses the current terms of the AML and the FECL, the government's application of these terms to TICs, and the effect of this application on the formation of TICs. This Comment concludes that, although the means of regulation has changed and there has been some liberalization, the FECL and the AML continue to create substantial prejudicial effects for the interests of foreign parties to …
Japanese View Of United States Trade Laws, A , Mitsuo Matsushita
Japanese View Of United States Trade Laws, A , Mitsuo Matsushita
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
The purpose of this Article is to present a Japanese view of United States trade laws, concentrating on the differences between the United States and the Japanese laws. This Article will address the questions of whether United States trade laws have been used for protectionist purposes and whether there are inconsistencies and conflicts within United States trade laws. Finally, this Article will discuss Japanese suggestions for the enforcement of United States trade laws. The views expressed here are neither those of the Japanese business community nor those of the Japanese government; they are solely the views of the author, who …
An Overview Of The Japanese Legal System, Elliott J. Hahn
An Overview Of The Japanese Legal System, Elliott J. Hahn
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
Trade between the United States and Japan is growing at such a rapid pace that it is incumbent on those involved in private international law to be well-versed in the Japanese legal system. This Article is inteded to be of service to one weeking an overview of that system. The basic lesson for the reader is that the legal system is that the legal system of Japan differs significantly from that of the United States. This difference arises from disparate views of Americans and Japanese as to the fundamental purpose of a legal system. Upon reflection, it is perhaps not …
"Black Ships" And Balance Sheets: The Japanese Market And U.S.-Japan Relations, Kenneth W. Abbott, Conrad D. Totman
"Black Ships" And Balance Sheets: The Japanese Market And U.S.-Japan Relations, Kenneth W. Abbott, Conrad D. Totman
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
In this Article, Professors Abbott and Totman address the widespread Western belief that the Japanese economy is unfairly closed to foreign trade and investment. The authors identify several levels of barriers to penetration of the Japanese market. They contend that considerable progress has been made in reducing direct official restraints and official non-tariff barriers. Further progress in resolving the closed market issue, the authors predict, will be more difficult. Some of the remaining problems are rooted in Japanese society and culture; others in Western attitudes toward Japan. All reflect the historical pattern of Japan's relations with the West. The authors …